Name: Frank A. Fleischer
Position Sought: Mokena Village President
Campaign Contact Information:
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www.mokenafans.org
11120 A. Front Street
Mokena, IL. 60448
815-641-8739
What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?
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To hire an economic development director and put together a strong economic development team.
Home Address:
19626 Glennell Ave.
Mokena, IL. 60448-1210
Family Members:
Laurie, wife-- 63
Tricia
Brett
Education:
Leo H.S. grad-1968
Bogan Junior College
Current Occupation and Employer:
Retired communications specialist from AT&T, 39 yrs
.Past Trustee Mokena Village Board, 16yrs
.Illinois Air National Guard 10 yrs
.University of IL., Leadership Enhancement and Development Graduate
.Retired member of IBEW Local 21 and 336
.Former Chairman (10yrs) and Current Member (24yrs) of Will County Center for Community Concerns
.Former Chairman of Mokena Comprehensive Plan Commission
.Former Member, Mokena Zoning & Planning Commission
.Former Chairman, Zoning Revision Committee, Neighborhood Committee, and Boundary Committee, and Former Member of I-355 Planning Commission
.Former Member, Lincoln-Way H.S. Communications 911 Board
.Former Member, Lincoln-Way Curriculum Committee
Political Party Affiliation: Mokena Friends and Neighbors
Why are you seeking office?
To bring tax relief and steady economic development to Mokena.
What sets you apart from the other candidates?
My understanding of the importance of a strong economic development team. That good government starts with transparency.
In you opinion, what are the primary challenges facing the village?
Bringing jobs and sales tax revenue to Mokena. Increasing our real estate tax base to help the school districts, parks , library, fire and other taxing bodies that look to us for help.
How will you address those challenges?
I will be be available full-time to personally oversee all important village matters.
If elected, what will be your philosophy as a member of the village board?
To work with anyone and everyone to accomplish these goals. Ours will be an open government. I will utilize town hall meetings on important issues.
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